2013 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 148

2 -5 . Driving inform a t ion Tra ile r t ow ing (1 .8 L 4 -cylinde r [2 Z R-FE] e ngine ) Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers. 166